CERIC Method Courses & Pricing
Every course teaches the five CERIC elements — Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Implications, and Context — a systematic way to read, critique, and evaluate scientific research articles.
Complete Foundations Bundle — $75
Courses 2, 3 and the capstone certificate in one purchase. Bought separately they are $150.
Course 01
Foundations 1 (CM-F1)
The five CERIC elements — claim, evidence, reasoning, implications, context — and how to find them in any research article.
Free
Start freeCourse 02
Foundations 2 (CM-F2)
Turn the elements into a repeatable method: reading figures and tables, evaluating evidence, paraphrasing, and writing a narrative summary.
$50
Buy — $50Course 03
Foundations 3 (CM-F3)
Apply the method to real papers in hands-on projects, and handle articles that are confusing, incomplete or contradictory.
$50
Buy — $50Course 04
Capstone (CM-F4)
Run a full CERIC review unaided and earn the CERIC Method Foundations Certificate.
$50
Buy — $50Every course is self-paced with no time limit on access. Start with Course 1 free. Full refund within 30 days if you have not started a paid course, or have completed fewer than 25% of it — see our Refund and Cancellation Policy.
Course outlines
Browse the full outlines below, or see every lesson on the course archive.
CERIC Method Foundations Course 4 Capstone (CM-F4)
CERIC Method Foundations Course 4 Capstone: Building on the knowledge and skills developed in Courses 1-3, this course provides an opportunity for learners to demonstrate their mastery of the CERIC Method. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Certificate that can serve as evidence of their critical reading and analysis skills.
CERIC Method Foundations Course 3 (CM-F3)
CERIC Method Foundations Course 3: Building on the skills developed in Foundations Course 1 and 2, this course focuses on applying the CERIC Method to real-world academic scenarios, specifically to critiquing and presenting an article. Learners will engage in exercises that require the practical application of their skills, further improving their critical thinking, research, and communication abilities, preparing learning to excel in various academic activities.
CERIC Method Foundations Course 2 (CM-F2)
CERIC Method Foundations Course 2: Building on the foundational knowledge, this course delves deeper into the complexities of the CERIC Method. Learners will explore techniques for reviewing and comparing articles in academic research. Through detailed analysis exercises, learners will refine their ability to assess and articulate core ideas, preparing them for higher-level academic challenges.
CERIC Method Foundations Course 1 (CM-F1)
CERIC Method Foundations Course 1: Dive into the essentials of the CERIC Method, an innovative approach to understanding and dissecting academic texts and arguments using the concepts of Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Implications, and Context. Participants will learn the method and how to apply it to improve their critical reading skills, comprehension, and efficiency.